Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Bridget! Congratulations, Bridget! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Well, it looks like we’ve gotten a brief respite from the rain this morning, yay! Shoot, I think I even see patches of blue in the sky. Of course, my office still feels like a dark, cold cave, but at least the freezing rains have stopped.

What’s the weather like over there? I hope not too rough. Are you hunkered down at home or out and about?

That reminds me, why do morning TV news shows always send reporters out into storms just to report back that there is, in fact, a storm? “Jane! Quick, get over to the Target parking lot, and get me some footage of the [INSERT INCLEMENT WEATHER HERE]!” And it’s usually a woman, and she’s usually in heels.

Maybe I should try that with blogging… “HI, EVERYONE! IT’S ME KAREN! I’M BLOGGING HERE FROM MY IPHONE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM!!! AS YOU CAN TELL FROM THE DEBRIS FLYING AROUND ME, WE’RE STILL GETTING SOME VERY HIGH WINDS. THE RAIN IS COMING IN SIDEWAYS, MY MAKEUP IS A MESS, AND THERE’S A DOWNED POWER LINE OVER THERE!!! BACK TO YOU, TABS, IN THE STUDIO!”

Haha! No, I don’t think I’ll be giving that a try…

And you shouldn’t either. Better to stay indoors where it’s safe and warm, and where you can enter giveaways like this one here for a gift card from Sephora. 🙂

One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, what’s your favorite kind of weather (tropical like Hawaii, dry and hot like Sacramento, foggy like Eureka, temperate like San Francisco)? Can you recommend a good face mask? What are your favorite TV shows? How many skincare products do you use in a typical day? What do you want to be when you grow up? What’s your current lipgloss crush? — you get the idea.

Second, you can enter by following me on Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:

Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/z76oEq

The deadline to enter is Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:59PM (PT).

Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.

A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.

Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).

Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.

Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.

The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.

Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Bridget! Congratulations, Bridget! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! / Originally published January 21st, 2012

We’re getting tons of snow, and rain here! As for a face mask I just tried the Nude skincare’s miracle mask and I’m not sure I like it. It smoothed my skin but that was about it. Plus it didn’t smell good so that was disappointing. Thanks for another great giveaway!

Currently I am loving Nikita, The Firm (Josh Lucas’ blue eyes are stunning! sometimes I forget to listen to what he’s saying because I am just staring at his handsome face), Modern Family, and Happy Endings (so hilarious!).

I love windy weather! It can be fall, summer, winter, or spring, as long as a breeze is blowing, I’m happy (even if it does mess up my hair)!! Today it’s raining and humid 🙁 (it’s January!!! how is it humid and hot????), but it’s been a good day so far so I can’t complain! As for what I want to be when I grow up, that would be an editor for a magazine (hopefully Allue = dream job!!!!!)

I’ve recently tried out the Kate Somer Intensive Ex foliating Treatment and I am really impress with it. It does not irritate my skin. The price is a bit hefty but I don’t mind because the product delivers.

Greetings and salutations from L.A. Woke up this morning to the sound of rain dreading having to go to the car dealer for a foreign sound in my engine. So as I sit here reading your blog I can see the damage this crazy Cali weather is doing to my hair. I think it might be time for a new hair conditioner or maybe a good hair mask, any suggestions? Love your blog, specially Tabs!

Ironically enough, it was quite warm in San Diego yesterday but this morning it’s all glum and raining now! boooooooo I’m getting ready to drive back home from La Jolla to Chula Vista to see my fam for the weekend.

I am a Florida girl through and through so I love it when the weather is around 80 with a light breeze so I can go to the beach or just wander to the park by my house. Right now the weather is flip flopping all over the place – its cold one day warm another. But at least its not snowing like it is in NY today!!

So….I got up this morning and my husband hands me a box. He said he was cleaning out his closet and came across a Christmas present that he forgot to give me! It was Chanel Jous Contraste in Rose Petale! Merry Christmas to me!

If id say i love love spring! its the time to slowly un-layer my clothes! lol its not too cold nor too warm (though spring in Chicago is very very unpredictable). Yesterday we just had a huge dump of snow from the clouds above (6 inches!) and were stuck in traffic. Winter isnt very fun sometimes.

It’s very rainy, wet and cold over here, I find myself thinking ‘There’s no pace like home, there’s no place like home’ as I hear the wind tugging on all our doors and windows. I like warm weather, but not too warm: pretty blue sky, toss in a couple of nice white fluffy clouds, perhaps a gentle breeze, the smell of roses. a cool drink…

I also live in SF, but I love the weather we are having now. I especially like foggy days when I can get all bundled up with a nice scarf and some gloves.

My fave shows right now are Once Upon a Time, Pan Am (I love the 60’s style), Suburgatory, and Modern Family. I need it to be April so I can watch more Game of Thrones and The Borgias. Oh, and Mad Men!

I was quite surprised to hear the pitter-patter on my roof this morning. SoCal has been having a super confused weather system. Last week felt like the first day of summer then temps drop by 20 by the late afternoon. I don’t mind seeing snow though.. who knows.. maybe next week.

Love all of ur blog posts! My fav kind of weather is about 75 degrees w/ a slight breeze! But being from Arkansas, the weather is very unpredictable! Also, every time you talk about ur cat, it makes me want one!! 🙂

Hi Karen! Hope you’re having a great day. This is naomi reporting from the sunny island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. The weather is usually warm but today we have heavy rainfall. I love the sounds of the rain on the rooftop, makes me feel sleepy!

It’s rainy in The Netherlands. It’s been rainy for a couple of days now. This weather is not my favorite weather. I love it when it’s sunny, but not too hot. So I’ve been inside watching a couple of my favorite shows, which are: Deadly women,T.I and Tiny’s family hustle, Jersey Shore, Family guy and surviving the cut.

3. Favorite weather: Anything where I can experience a FALL! My soul needs to see beautiful changing leaves around. I love the mountains, so anything around a good mountain with lots of trees is my ideal location.

4. Favie tv shows right now: Downton Abbey and Portlandia!

5. I want to be a Pixar storyboard artist when I grow up.

6. I use a Clinique day cream with SPF 25, dermatologica eye cream SPF 15, and Bobbi Brown’s intensely moisturizing night cream. That’s it! My face has been clear for a year now, love those products.

I love nail polish! I’m an Opi whore so to speak but the one thing that kills me is the sparkle polishes from Opi! I find them so difficult to remove! Any tips on how to make removing sparkly nailpolish a bit easier for me? Thanks:)

It’s cold and snowy here in Eastern PA, but luckily I have Benefit’s Total Moisture Facial Cream to keep my skin from getting too dry!(: It’s a staple in my skincare routine, and I never would have given the brand a chance it if weren’t for your blog!

Ahahah! You are so right about TV news reporters! I guess it’s just so people who are inside can feel better about staying inside… For example, I’m staying in all day today… I have to study. 🙁 With so much “suffering”, I would love to be doing something else (like being outside in the middle of a snowstorm…) Wishing you a happy Saturday, Karen! xoxo.

I’m in Michigan and it’s cold and snowy. The sun is shining today and before I had to head out of the house this morning I used Bare Escentuals Tropical Radiance to help lift my spirits and give my complexion a nice glow.

I just finished reading the latest book from A Song of Ice and Fire series (aka the books the HBO show Game of Thrones is based on). Also, just discovered how perfect Revlon Colorstay foundation really is now that I’ve found my perfect shade–Sand Beige. I’m in love!

Greetings from Miami!! Where the weather is 80 and steady all day err day <3 I look forward to buying massive amounts of nail polish to match my flip flops 🙂 viva Miami! 305 till I die. Love ya, thanks!!

I know this sounds ridiculous, but I’ve been absolutely addicted to the TV show “Pretty Little Liars”. Its such a silly show – and most likely marketed towards girls much younger than me – but its so good!

I don’t know if I can even COUNT how many skincare products I use a day! I’m very dry skinned and I live in a cold, snowy place so constant moisturizing is imperative. If you count various lip balms I’d say 8-10. My goodness that’s a lot!

It’s finally snowing in Michigan, which is weird cause usually it starts snowing in December
My ffavorite lipgloss is Mac richer lusher cremesheen and that’s saying Amit cause I’m not really a lip product person but the color is just too pretty.

My new favourite TV show is Once Upon a Time! It is so good! & in my opinion the best kind of weather is in the fall! I live in Canada, so the winter’s are way too cold! It is -13 degrees here right now without the wind! 🙁

Hi Karen! I just subscribed to your blog after following it for a few weeks… I’m a sophomore in college and I’ve always loved makeup and cosmetics. I really enjoy reading your tips and tricks and product reviews 🙂 Thank you for everything!

today is a home spa day because of the weather (freezing rain) i just bought a Clairsonic Mia and am learning how to use it! i’m also doing an intense moisture treatment on my face, i tweezed my brows and treated them to some eye cream, and i’m doing laundry and lighting candles.

I’m currently in the middle of a snow storm and feeling pretty gloomy! It’s yucky over here in Massachusetts. I wish I could have some of your california rays! 🙂

I use about 8 skincare products daily. I know it sounds insane but I really do believe prevention and sun protection – even in the snow! I am really hoping I can snag this gift card so I can spend something on me.. pretty drained from Christmas still!

I thought it was going to be cloudy and dark and rainy all day here in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco today, but alas – blue skies! It looks pretty dang windy though! Good face mask: Almond and Mineral Treatment by Eminence – I apply this twice a week for about 5 minutes while I’m showering. Leaves my skin all glowy and smooth.

My favorite show right now is Pretty Little liars 🙂 those girls are so gorgeous! and the show is AHMAZING!. Currently the face products i use skin care wise i use a scrub face wash in the morn and a gentle one at night. i have my RE Everything lotion, L’oreal Youth Code spf30 moisturizer, then aveeno night cream. thats pretty much all i use for my face, 🙂

Born and raised in SF (only moved when I went away to college, which starts back up again Monday) and I love the weather so much. I hate the heat, I hate the cold and I’m too pale to be out in strong sun so its perfect for me!

I love warm weather but unfortunately live where it is cold a lot of the time. 🙁
As for how many skincare products I use in a typical day? Oh my, that is an embarrassing question. Waaaay too many. Dab of this, dollop of that… lol
Thanks for the giveaway!

Well, as being from Florida, it is so incredibly nice when the weather is breezy and you can take nice, long walk down the beach or in your neighborhood with your puppy. I love sitting outside when it’s that weather, so then you can read a book or eat your scrumptious breakfast. My current lipgloss crush isn’t a lipgloss, but actually a lip balm. It’s the clinique chunky cherry. It leaves a very pretty red color behind and works with most skin tones and moistures your lips! It is so cute and pretty, I’m just obsessed with it. Although i can’t recommend a good face mask, Nutrogena makes a great face wash that works so well. Its the Grapefruit one. It also smells super yummy. Switched at Birth, New Girl and Modern Family are my favorite TV shows. I started watching Jane by Design, which is pretty good as well. I’d like to be an interior designer when I grow up. I love sephora!

I like it when it snows, because its beautiful. Hoping to win the Sephora gift card to buy my daughter a bottle of perfume, and I’m using her computer now so I hope she dosent reprimand me for it. Haha. Stila makes a great lipgloss.

I am loving my Tarte for True Blood make up collection! The eye shadow palette is sooooooooo gorgeous!!! Great packaging and excellent quality! The cheek stain is to die for, smells delicious and it gives a beautiful glow, looks so natural. The lip stain is amazing too, moisturizing and pretty!! This is definitely my all time fave make up! 🙂

I absolutely hate the snow and cold. I’m from Chicago, and it’s not fun at all here right now. True, this isn’t the worst winter that we’ve had, but it’s still annoying. The water coming out of our faucets is cold, since the pipes get cold. We also have to brush off the car constantly, and also plow and shovel snow. I love Chicago too much to move somewhere warm, so I just put up with it, which is easy to do since I’ve lived here my whole life. It kind of makes me feel a bit tougher, having to put up with our winters. XD

And I drive a Dodge Stratus (ES, which is important because it means I have the larger wheels with the thinner tires and end up lower to the ground). So getting home from work last night was about as fun as expected.

I love Sephora with a passion! But I will be the first to admit that as a student makeup can’t always be in the budget. Anyway I love your site you are so informative and I especially love your nail polish swatches 🙂

First, I love your blog!! Second, my favorite time of year is summer! I live in the midwest (St. Louis) and even though the winter hasn’t been too bad (yet) it makes me cringe every time I hear the word snow or ice..

school is my number one priority and since I’ve been laid off now I can focus on it 100% but oh how I miss sephora .. I have been in love with urban decays super saturated lip pencils! they are awesome!

hi karen! i love when it’s in the 50s-60s and dry outside, so i can layer without feeling stifled. i’m obsessed with layering cardigans and sweater vests over dresses with leggings and riding boots right now. =)

Excited for the new spring 2012 collections! Got to try on some of the NARS colors this morning. Was surprised that I liked the lighter shade in Paramaribo as much as I did. It was 17 degrees here this morning but supposed to be in the upper 40’s tomorrow!

We had an ice storm last night! Everything looks like it’s covered in glass. It’s pretty, but also making it really hard to do some weekend makeup shopping! Lol. Hope you’re having a good (and warm) day!

It’s a snowy day and 28 degrees near the Philadelphia area right now. I used my MAC Azalea Blossom Ombre blush, By Candlelight MSF and Seasoned Plum lipstick today when I went out to grab some items from the grocery! 🙂

I’m totally obsessed with Fresh’s Umbrian Clay face mask. It’s fantastic for oily/combo skin types. You can use it as a mask (duh!) or as a cleanser which is pretty sweet. Also, during the summer I had one or two bug bites (I’m going to blame Central Park!) and I put a bit on each little red spot and they were practicly gone by the next day. Booyah.

Winter has finally arrived in Indy! Lots of snow and freezing rain overnight. Pretty to look at, but dangerous to go out in… Good day to catch up on my fashion mags & prep for the NY Fall 2012 fashion shows coming up in a few weeks!!!

I usually try to post positive things, but we found out yesterday that our 8 month old baby’s second open heart surgery will be in February. I would appreciate any thoughts and prayers. A gift card would be nice too ;).

My favorite TV shows are Vampire Diaries ,House and Modern Family. The actors on Vampire Diaries are so good looking or maybe its due to their makeup artists 😉 Since I have been studying for exams lately I haven’t been wearing makeup much lately, but do use Shiseido balancing softner and Clinique superdefense 25 everyday !

It usually takes hours for me to thaw out after shoveling the snow- luckily it was light and fluffy today but my legs are still freezing. I can’t believe this is the first real snow we’ve had this year (except for the freak Oct31 ice storm). I think some bronzer would make me feel less palid and snowbound.

As part of my new year’s resolution I’m trying to take better care of my skin. I take of my makeup w/ neutragena wipes then wash. My face with clinique skincare line. Then put on eye cream (clinique moisture surge) and even better serum for hyperpigmentation. Then in the mornings I put on facial sunscreen and primer (hard candy sheer envy) before makeup. Also wet n wild lash serum.

I’m due to have a baby girl in March, and she sucked the life right out of my skin right away. To counter that, I’ve had to make my own moisturizer (and it’s wonderful): 80% aloe vera, 10% jojoba, 5+% veggie glycerin, and a couple drops of rose hip oil for anti-aging. I’ve survived all winter with it without a hint of dry skin on my face. For stretch mark prevention, it’s a combo of pure coconut oil followed up by shea butter.

I’m happy to see the end of the snow here in WA (for now anyway). We have been very lucky in that our power was only out for approximately 8 hours during the whole storm. Some of my friends have had no power for three days now and that’s no fun at all. Bring on Spring, I love Spring:)

There has been some flooding going on in OR this week. Luckily I don’t live near those areas. On a happier note I went to Rite Aid earlier and bought a bottle of Sinful Colors in Daddys Girl. Really liking it.:)

I was laughing as the Atlanta weathermen struggled with something to say (today) during their coverage of the thunderstorm.They said people should get their cars in their garages or under their carports because of hail. They even added they should do it BEFORE the hail started. Now that’s some really good advice, I’m sure car owners would never have thought of that on their own.

I’ve lived in the tropics twice (2 years in the Philippines, 3 years in Panama), and I miss the weather. Hot and humid, sure, but you’re never cold and you can jet ski year round!Liz recently posted … Laura Mercier Stickgloss: Courtesane

LOL I’ve always wondered about the weather reports, too! They usually look so miserable and I just want to bring them a warm blanket and a cup of tea and usher them inside. It’s fun to know a lipstick lasted through your yoga class, etc. but agreed, no need to go out in a storm for a waterproof eyeliner test. 😛

I like all different kinds of weather, but mostly I prefer the summer/fall. The hot and humid air in the summer that just makes you want to dive into a pool and the crisp/cool air of fall so conducive to long walks. 🙂

I’m so not sucking up, but my current fav lip gloss is Evolution Revolution. It’s just such a pretty neutral and the multi shimmer makes it so cool. I’ve been keeping it in my purse and wearing it by itself or over Revlon Wink for Pink, Maybelline Fruit Punch (the sheer jelly like lippie) or MAC Meltdown. I’m on the lookout for a good peach that isn’t too shimmery to wear with it too, as my Maybelline Wet Shine Fusion in Peach Nectar finally went bad.

I’m not much of a general blog-reader, but I always check in here! Love your posts. I’ve lived in a number of different climates (from dreary drizzling Seattle to the horrifying heat of Fresno) but just recently moved to Long Beach, which never strays far from the 60s-80s range year-round. It’s practically insanity and I love it so far. Hope things are beautiful where you are!

its always sunny in philadelphia is one of my favorite shows right now. its crude and vulgar though. one tag line i heard was seinfeld on crack.
the office, i miss steve carell dearly, but i still think its a funny show.
archer. frisky dingo! both crude humor (& by the same person). a lot of my shows are kind of love it hate it. and omg!
SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH!!!
written (directed?) and acted by the freaking genius that is
chris lilley. its dry humor. a mini series about 2 students (a boy n girl) and a teacher (they dont interact) at a hs in australia. omg SO funny!! and for me very relatable. you should really check that one out on youtube! its only 8 episodes long. WATCH IT! youll only waste like 30 mins of your life if you dont like it lol

I bought a joli rouge lipstick in shade 704 cupid red…The colour is a beautiful red and the feel is glossy.I feel like a princess whenever i wear this lipstick…The totall effect of this lipstick takes years off ur face 🙂 and u feel wonderful

It’s funny because I live in the Vancouver area and we never get more than a centimeter of snow, if any, but this week we got more than 40 cm plus freezing rain. Three school districts were closed for four days in a row! We’re probably going to have a lot of flooding really soon.

I absolutely, hand-down, L-O-V-E winter. Not the below freezing, blizzard inducing horror. No, but just the way it is now over here. The perfect nip in the air, light breeze, makes me wanna curl up under my cushy blanket and never come out. The only downside to this weather is the havoc it wreaks on my skin. Its sooooo dry 🙁

I wish it would snow here in Europe – I want winter!!! However, if it could wait until after I’m in Paris next week, that works too 😉 my rediscovered lip gloss crush is Barry M lip gloss in the coral colour, number 11. Very MLBB!

Last night was crazy weather! I thought it was a tornado last night without the tornado! That reminds me I need to get up and check if anything hit my car. Definitely the worst part o living in west tx :/

I am awake at 5am and it’s wrong, all wrong. I want to still be merrily dreaming of Ryan gosling… Ahhhh. Oh well, I guess the silver lining of being awake is more time to read your blog and create mental lists of all the beautiful new make up I neeeeed to have 😀

My favorite weather is the springy/ almost summer type weather where during the day when the sun is out you can walk around in short sleeves and at night you might need a light jacket or a blazer just because the temp has dropped a little bit! Ugh… I love it!! And my favorite tv shows are pretty much anything that has to do with law and crime… like The Firm and Prime Suspect. I also really love reality tv… pretty much all of it! lol And definitely Revenge! That is a must see!!

I adore your fab Blog, and all of the wonderful topics you post about! We got a huge winter snowstorm here in Michigan, so I’ve been shovelling snow for 2 days. The temp has dropped dramatically, so if I won the Sephora giftcard, I’d buy some luxe moisturizing & repair hand cream, face cream, and of course my fave Urban Decay & Benefit cosmetics! 🙂 Much continued success with your Blog! I Follow you on Twitter @ForestofWishes

The weather here has been nice. Like, almost spring time nice. I should not be wearing short sleeves in January! lol Thanks for doing this give away every week. Your blog has become a must read nearly every day for me!

I like all different kinds of weather, that’s why I like living in New York state but my ideal day would be sunny, with a slight breeze and about 80 degrees. If I want to go swimming, I like it to be 95 at least. 🙂
Right now I really like my Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.

I live in Seattle, so thanks to the snow storm I am really wishing for some warm weather. Something like Costa Rican Weather, perfectly warm, a little humid and has warm rain. That is where I want to be right now:)